Taco Pasta Salad #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: A friend gave me a recipe for a Taco Salad that feeds an army. I found a Taco Pasta Salad recipe that was really similar. I combined. I tweaked. And, I came up with a recipe that still feeds an army, but is equally tasty.My friend's original recipe…
Taco Pasta Salad #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: A friend gave me a recipe for a Taco Salad that feeds an army. I found a Taco Pasta Salad recipe that was really similar. I combined. I tweaked. And, I came up with a recipe that still feeds an army, but is equally tasty.My friend's original recipe included an entire head of lettuce, but given recent events, I'm avoiding lettuce. She also included tomatoes, avocadoes, and
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September 24, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Taco Pasta Salad #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: A friend gave me a recipe for a Taco Salad that feeds an army. I found a Taco Pasta Salad recipe that was really similar. I combined. I tweaked. And, I came up with a recipe that still feeds an army, but is equally tasty.My friend's original recipe…
Chicken salad #recipe @vmburns #giveaway: VMBURNS: I was reading a book and one of the characters had a chicken salad sandwich. Normally, I make chicken salad in the summer, but I couldn't get that sandwich out of my mind. So, here I am in the middle of winter making chicken salad. I like to make…
Chicken salad #recipe @vmburns #giveaway
VMBURNS: I was reading a book and one of the characters had a chicken salad sandwich. Normally, I make chicken salad in the summer, but I couldn't get that sandwich out of my mind. So, here I am in the middle of winter making chicken salad. I like to make…
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February 27, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Murder at First Slice (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns #Review #Giveaway @vmburns @KensingtonBooks www.escapewithdollycas.com/2026/09/22/m...
Murder at First Slice (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns #Review #Giveaway @vmburns @KensingtonBooks
Murder at First Slice (A Baker Street Mystery)Cozy Mystery5th in SeriesSetting - MichiganPublisher : Kensington CoziesPublication date : Ju
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September 23, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Blueberry Muffins #recipe @vmburns #giveaway: VMBURNS: I'm currently working on my Baker Street Mystery book #6 and blueberries play a big role in this book. So, I need to test one of my recipes. I've made baked goods with blueberries before, but I am a bit heavy handed with my mixing, which…
Blueberry Muffins #recipe @vmburns #giveaway
VMBURNS: I'm currently working on my Baker Street Mystery book #6 and blueberries play a big role in this book. So, I need to test one of my recipes. I've made baked goods with blueberries before, but I am a bit heavy handed with my mixing, which doesn't work well with blueberries. Pretty much everything I've baked has come out blue. If you burst the berries, your baked goods will be blue.
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May 28, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Chili 5-Ways #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: If you've never had Steak 'N Shake's Chili 5 Ways, I highly recommend it. Chili 5-Ways includes spaghetti, chili, beans, cheese, and onions. So, I went in search of a copy cat recipe. I found one at Foody Hussy. Of course, I made a few modifications. I…
Chili 5-Ways #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: If you've never had Steak 'N Shake's Chili 5 Ways, I highly recommend it. Chili 5-Ways includes spaghetti, chili, beans, cheese, and onions. So, I went in search of a copy cat recipe. I found one at Foody Hussy. Of course, I made a few modifications. I increased the amount of ground beef and chili powder, drained the majority liquid from the beans, eliminated the oil, and I
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June 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Chili 5-Ways #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: If you've never had Steak 'N Shake's Chili 5 Ways, I highly recommend it. Chili 5-Ways includes spaghetti, chili, beans, cheese, and onions. So, I went in search of a copy cat recipe. I found one at Foody Hussy. Of course, I made a few modifications. I…
Roasted Sausage and Potatoes #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: I inherited my hatred of grocery shopping from my mom. Every Saturday, I remember hearing, "I hate going to the grocery store." During the pandemic I discovered the freedom of grocery delivery services. There are positives and negatives to…
Roasted Sausage and Potatoes #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: I inherited my hatred of grocery shopping from my mom. Every Saturday, I remember hearing, "I hate going to the grocery store." During the pandemic I discovered the freedom of grocery delivery services. There are positives and negatives to having someone else pick your produce, but I'm willing to endure the scrawny cucumbers to avoid a trip to the grocery store. However, due to an
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August 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Roasted Sausage and Potatoes #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: I inherited my hatred of grocery shopping from my mom. Every Saturday, I remember hearing, "I hate going to the grocery store." During the pandemic I discovered the freedom of grocery delivery services. There are positives and negatives to…
Cheese Grits #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: I grew up eating grits. It wasn't common in the Midwest, but both of my parents were from the South. Grits with butter and sugar was a breakfast food. Never had them for breakfast? Check out the menu at Cracker Barrel. My dad liked grits with red eye gravy…
Cheese Grits #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: I grew up eating grits. It wasn't common in the Midwest, but both of my parents were from the South. Grits with butter and sugar was a breakfast food. Never had them for breakfast? Check out the menu at Cracker Barrel. My dad liked grits with red…
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March 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Cheese Grits #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: I grew up eating grits. It wasn't common in the Midwest, but both of my parents were from the South. Grits with butter and sugar was a breakfast food. Never had them for breakfast? Check out the menu at Cracker Barrel. My dad liked grits with red eye gravy…
Valerie Burns Spotlight @vmburns #giveaway: It's my turn in the spotlight and I'd like to shine the light on my Mystery Bookshop Mystery series and my new release. THE NEXT DEADLY CHAPTER. This is the 10th book in the Mystery Bookshop Mystery series. WOW! Ten books. It seems like yesterday, that I…
Valerie Burns Spotlight @vmburns #giveaway
It's my turn in the spotlight and I'd like to shine the light on my Mystery Bookshop Mystery series and my new release. THE NEXT DEADLY CHAPTER. This is the 10th book in the Mystery Bookshop Mystery series. WOW! Ten books. It seems like yesterday, that I…
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February 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Valerie Burns Spotlight @vmburns #giveaway: It's my turn in the spotlight and I'd like to shine the light on my Mystery Bookshop Mystery series and my new release. THE NEXT DEADLY CHAPTER. This is the 10th book in the Mystery Bookshop Mystery series. WOW! Ten books. It seems like yesterday, that I…
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February 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Welcome to Cozy Wednesday!
Today I am delighted to feature The Next Deadly Chapter (Mystery Bookshop) by V.M. Burns! #AmazonAssociate #BOOKS #bookstagrammer #cozymystery #historicalcozymystery #Kensington #Michigan #MysteryBookshop #PerfectEscape #VMBurns
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Hurricane @vmburns #recipe: VMBURNS: In September, I attended the world mystery conference, Bouchercon 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is known for good food and I was not disappointed. I also found good cocktails. I had my first hurricane. It was delicious. So, of course I had to try…
Hurricane @vmburns #recipe
VMBURNS: In September, I attended the world mystery conference, Bouchercon 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is known for good food and I was not disappointed. I also found good cocktails. I had my first hurricane. It was delicious. So, of course I had to try to recreate the drink. I had most of the ingredients on hand, but passion fruit juice isn't in my normal routine. According
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September 25, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Hurricane @vmburns #recipe: VMBURNS: In September, I attended the world mystery conference, Bouchercon 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is known for good food and I was not disappointed. I also found good cocktails. I had my first hurricane. It was delicious. So, of course I had to try…
Sex on the Beach #cocktail #recipe @vmburns #3aster: VMBURNS: I like fruity cocktails and Sex on the Beach is a refreshing, fruity cocktail. My biggest problem when making this at home was figuring out how to get the pretty colors. The ingredients are simple. Instead of the lovely red and yellow…
Sex on the Beach #cocktail #recipe @vmburns #3aster
VMBURNS: I like fruity cocktails and Sex on the Beach is a refreshing, fruity cocktail. My biggest problem when making this at home was figuring out how to get the pretty colors. The ingredients are simple. Instead of the lovely red and yellow cocktail, my drinks were all dingy dishwater brown. They tasted fine, but lacked the appealing color.SEX ON THE BEACHINGREDIENTS1 1/2 Ounces Vodka1/2
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April 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Turkey Pot Pie @VMBurns #recipe: VMBURNS: What do you do when you have leftover turkey? You make Turkey Pot Pie. At least, that's what I did. I can only endure leftovers for 2 days, then I get bored. I knew there would leftovers after I got a great deal on a turkey, which was WAAY too much for one…
Turkey Pot Pie @VMBurns #recipe
VMBURNS: What do you do when you have leftover turkey? You make Turkey Pot Pie. At least, that's what I did. I can only endure leftovers for 2 days, then I get bored. I knew there would leftovers after I got a great deal on a turkey, which was WAAY too much for one person. So, I adapted a recipe for Chicken pot pot.I didn't have frozen mixed vegetables, but I had frozen green beans, and frozen
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February 12, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Turkey Pot Pie @VMBurns #recipe: VMBURNS: What do you do when you have leftover turkey? You make Turkey Pot Pie. At least, that's what I did. I can only endure leftovers for 2 days, then I get bored. I knew there would leftovers after I got a great deal on a turkey, which was WAAY too much for one…
VMBURNS: I've been busy testing recipes for my Baker Street Mystery book, ICING ON THE MURDER, which releases on July 29th. My editor told me the book would be released in the fall, so I went for fall recipes. Fall for me includes apples.
Apple Fritter Loaf Bread #recipe #giveaway @vmburns
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February 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
VMBURNS: I've been busy testing recipes for my Baker Street Mystery book, ICING ON THE MURDER, which releases on July 29th. My editor told me the book would be released in the fall, so I went for fall recipes. Fall for me includes apples.
Easy Cheese Danish #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: When I'm working on my Baker Street Mystery series, I find myself baking a LOT. A couple of months ago, I turned in the 6th Baker Street Mystery, tentative title, A ZEST FOR MURDER. Don't get attached to the title. My publisher changes almost all of…
Easy Cheese Danish #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: When I'm working on my Baker Street Mystery series, I find myself baking a LOT. A couple of months ago, I turned in the 6th Baker Street Mystery, tentative title, A ZEST FOR MURDER. Don't get attached to the title. My publisher changes almost all of them. I'll keep you posted. Maddy needed a simple pastry recipe, so I decided a Cheese Danish would be easy enough for someone
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September 10, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Easy Cheese Danish #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: When I'm working on my Baker Street Mystery series, I find myself baking a LOT. A couple of months ago, I turned in the 6th Baker Street Mystery, tentative title, A ZEST FOR MURDER. Don't get attached to the title. My publisher changes almost all of…
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Murder at First Slice (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns #Review #Giveaway @vmburns @KensingtonBooks
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September 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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GUEST: Nancy Coco SHORTBREAD LEMON RASPBERRY BARS #recipe @vmburns #giveaway: VMBURNS: Today, I'm thrilled to have Nancy Coco in the kitchen ALL THE WAY FROM SCOTLAND!!!!. She's sharing information about her new book, a lovely recipe, and a fantastic giveaway! Welcome, Nancy!Some Like It Fudgy,…
GUEST: Nancy Coco SHORTBREAD LEMON RASPBERRY BARS #recipe @vmburns #giveaway
VMBURNS: Today, I'm thrilled to have Nancy Coco in the kitchen ALL THE WAY FROM SCOTLAND!!!!. She's sharing information about her new book, a lovely recipe, and a fantastic giveaway! Welcome, Nancy!Some Like It Fudgy, Others Like It TangyHi all! Allie McMurphy is known for her chocolate treats but sometimes in life you find yourself with a restricted diet. One that limits lovely things like
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April 12, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Butter Chicken Linguine @vmburns #recipe: VMBURNS: Some days you just have a taste for something. For me, it was pasta and chicken. I found a recipe, but modified it because. . . .well, because that's what makes the recipes perfect for each person. I like heat, but I skipped the red pepper flakes…
Butter Chicken Linguine @vmburns #recipe
VMBURNS: Some days you just have a taste for something. For me, it was pasta and chicken. I found a recipe, but modified it because. . . .well, because that's what makes the recipes perfect for each person. I like heat, but I skipped the red pepper flakes this time around. I also reduced the garlic because I like garlic, but it doesn't like me. I think this recipe would be perfect in the
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February 26, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Butter Chicken Linguine @vmburns #recipe: VMBURNS: Some days you just have a taste for something. For me, it was pasta and chicken. I found a recipe, but modified it because. . . .well, because that's what makes the recipes perfect for each person. I like heat, but I skipped the red pepper flakes…
MOM'S POTATO SALAD #recipe @vmburns #Thanksgiving: VMBURNS: My mom was a good cook, but she wasn't a good teacher. She never taught me to cook. She didn't measure anything. A typical conversation about cooking went something like this:ME: "How much do I need?"MOM: "Depends on how much you want to…
MOM'S POTATO SALAD #recipe @vmburns #Thanksgiving
VMBURNS: My mom was a good cook, but she wasn't a good teacher. She never taught me to cook. She didn't measure anything. A typical conversation about cooking went something like this:ME: "How much do I need?"MOM: "Depends on how much you want to make?"Me: "How long do I cook this?"MOM: "Until it's done." ME: "How do I know when it's done?" Mom: "Taste it."SIGH! I was content to
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November 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
MOM'S POTATO SALAD #recipe @vmburns #Thanksgiving: VMBURNS: My mom was a good cook, but she wasn't a good teacher. She never taught me to cook. She didn't measure anything. A typical conversation about cooking went something like this:ME: "How much do I need?"MOM: "Depends on how much you want to…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: It's summer and hot in northern Georgia. So, a grilled chicken salad sounded like a good idea. The beauty of a salad is that you can add any ingredients that you like. I don't like tomatoes, so there are none in my…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: It's summer and hot in northern Georgia. So, a grilled chicken salad sounded like a good idea. The beauty of a salad is that you can add any ingredients that you like. I don't like tomatoes, so there are none in my ingredient lists, but you can add tomatoes, avocadoes, corn, black beans, sunflower seats, eggs, cheese, whatever. GRILLED CHICKEN SALD WITH HONEY MUSTARD
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June 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: It's summer and hot in northern Georgia. So, a grilled chicken salad sounded like a good idea. The beauty of a salad is that you can add any ingredients that you like. I don't like tomatoes, so there are none in my…
Valerie Burns Spotlight @vmburns #spotlightSunday #giveaway: VMBURNS: It's me, Valerie (V.M.) Burns aka Kallie E. Benjamin. And, it's my turn in the spotlight. As you can see, I write multiple mysteries using several pen names. Today, I'd like to turn the spotlight on my Mystery Bookshop Mystery…
Valerie Burns Spotlight @vmburns #spotlightSunday #giveaway
VMBURNS: It's me, Valerie (V.M.) Burns aka Kallie E. Benjamin. And, it's my turn in the spotlight. As you can see, I write multiple mysteries using several pen names. Today, I'd like to turn the spotlight on my Mystery Bookshop Mystery series, which I write as V. M. Burns. The Mystery Bookshop Mystery series was the first series that I ever sold. Samantha Washington and her late husband
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January 25, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Valerie Burns Spotlight @vmburns #spotlightSunday #giveaway: VMBURNS: It's me, Valerie (V.M.) Burns aka Kallie E. Benjamin. And, it's my turn in the spotlight. As you can see, I write multiple mysteries using several pen names. Today, I'd like to turn the spotlight on my Mystery Bookshop Mystery…
Hamburger and Potato Casserole #Recipe @vmburns #Easter: VMBURNS: My mom didn't make a lot of casseroles when I was growing up. In fact, I can probably count on one hand the number that she did make. As an adult, I discovered the wonders of a complete meal in one dish aka casseroles. Meat,…
Hamburger and Potato Casserole #Recipe @vmburns #Easter
VMBURNS: My mom didn't make a lot of casseroles when I was growing up. In fact, I can probably count on one hand the number that she did make. As an adult, I discovered the wonders of a complete meal in one dish aka casseroles. Meat, potatoes, and cheese. How can this be bad? I added a salad and was a happy camper.HAMBURGER AND POTATO CASSEROLEINGREDIENTS1 Pound Ground Beef4 Cups of thinly
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April 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Lemon Drop Martini #recipe Vmburns: VMBURNS: I was reading a book that mentioned a Prickly Pear Martini, which sounded amazing. So, of course I started to obsess about a Prickly Pear. I didn't even know what it was. I thought, it was just some fancy name for a cocktail. A little bit of research…
Lemon Drop Martini #recipe Vmburns
VMBURNS: I was reading a book that mentioned a Prickly Pear Martini, which sounded amazing. So, of course I started to obsess about a Prickly Pear. I didn't even know what it was. I thought, it was just some fancy name for a cocktail. A little bit of research enlightened me to the fact that a prickly pear is a cactus fruit. Fast forward two days. I'm at dinner with a friend and check out
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March 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Lemon Drop Martini #recipe Vmburns: VMBURNS: I was reading a book that mentioned a Prickly Pear Martini, which sounded amazing. So, of course I started to obsess about a Prickly Pear. I didn't even know what it was. I thought, it was just some fancy name for a cocktail. A little bit of research…
Marry Me Chicken and Pasta #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: I've made Marry Me Chicken in the past, but I found a recipe for Marry Me Chicken Pasta and had to try it. Of course, I made modifications. I like garlic, but garlic doesn't like me. So, I cut the garlic in half. I also increased the Italian…
Marry Me Chicken and Pasta #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: I've made Marry Me Chicken in the past, but I found a recipe for Marry Me Chicken Pasta and had to try it. Of course, I made modifications. I like garlic, but garlic doesn't like me. So, I cut the garlic in half. I also increased the Italian seasoning. Personally, I think the recipe needed a slight kick. The next time I make this, I will probably add Cajun seasoning.Chicken and
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July 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Marry Me Chicken and Pasta #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: I've made Marry Me Chicken in the past, but I found a recipe for Marry Me Chicken Pasta and had to try it. Of course, I made modifications. I like garlic, but garlic doesn't like me. So, I cut the garlic in half. I also increased the Italian…
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: What to do with a leftover rotisserie chicken? I decided to make tacos. I shredded the leftover meat and fried it in olive oil with a jalapeno and seasonings to give it a taco flair. The beauty of this recipe is that you can add whatever you…
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos #recipe @vmburns
VMBURNS: What to do with a leftover rotisserie chicken? I decided to make tacos. I shredded the leftover meat and fried it in olive oil with a jalapeno and seasonings to give it a taco flair. The beauty of this recipe is that you can add whatever you want to your tacos. I don't like tomatoes, but I do like salsa (don't judge), so you won't see tomatoes in my tacos. I heated the chicken in
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July 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos #recipe @vmburns: VMBURNS: What to do with a leftover rotisserie chicken? I decided to make tacos. I shredded the leftover meat and fried it in olive oil with a jalapeno and seasonings to give it a taco flair. The beauty of this recipe is that you can add whatever you…